 AP Photo The bigger point is that there's a place for real buttons on devices. Physical volume buttons are almost universally provided. I'm not looking for overkill, a device with so many buttons that just picking it up causes you to launch things unexpectedly. I've had those type of devices, too, and they're a pain. But buttons do have a place, so let's hope they don't disappear. TAGGED: gadgetsRECOMMENDED ARTICLES| We're accustomed to the idea of hackers' trying to crack our computers, but today our TVs, cars, phones, and appliances are becoming increasingly vulnerable as we use technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RFID, cellular, and GPS... more ›› |
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